Fair Trade Blog
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5 Tips for starting or growing the fair trade movement near you!
So you’ve found out about fair trade and fallen in love. Welcome! We’ve been there too. But you’ve realized that there’s not much of a fair trade... -
Fair Trade Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are upon us, and with them comes the onslaught of Black Friday deals and cheap sales. But what if we chose to use our purchasing power for good? -
How to Care for the Earth Through Your Closet
As conscious citizens, we aim to make the world a better place through our collective action and purchasing practices. Why not combine your Earth Day and Fashion Revolution commemorations by caring for the Earth through your closet? Here are five ways to care for the planet and garment workers simultaneously. -
Press Release: Official Launch of FAIR Talks Podcast
Fair Trade LA and Fair Trade USA Officially Launch New “FAIR Talks” Podcast To Inspire and Educate Everyday People About the Extraordinary Power of Fair Trade
Sponsored by Fair Trade USA, the nonprofit organization Fair Trade LA is ready to share insightful conversations about fair trade with audiences nationwide
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What’s the Connection Between the Super Bowl and Human Trafficking?
This year, Super Bowl LVI will be hosted in Los Angeles as the Rams take on the Cincinnati Bengals. As supporters of fair trade, we care deeply about how people are treated. We’ve all likely heard that the week of the Super Bowl is one of the largest sex trafficking weeks of the year. And the city council of Los Angeles has been ramping up their efforts to combat trafficking as the Super Bowl draws closer. But is there really a connection between the Super Bowl and sex trafficking? -
Four Ways to Support Fair Trade in 2022
As we settle into a new year, there is a natural opportunity for reflection and setting new goals. Although much remains uncertain, one thing remains the same: Fair Trade cultivates holistic, proactive, and sustainable solutions that value global social, economic and environmental justice. If you want to make a positive impact on the world this year, why not start with Fair Trade? -
Fair Trade Baking for the Holidays
‘Tis the season for reflection, traditions, delicious food, and spending time with family and friends. One of the best things about the holidays are the scores of delicious treats baked for meals and parties. Incorporating more fair trade ingredients into your favorite holiday recipes is just one more step to living a fair trade lifestyle. Find product ideas and recipe inspiration below! -
Virtual Christmas Fair 2021
🎄 Welcome to our 2nd annual Virtual Christmas Fair 2021! This virtual fair is brought to you by Fair Trade LA to make shopping Fair Trade easi... -
Child Labor and Cocoa is Still a Huge Problem
Halloween conjures up images of costumes, monsters, scary stories, and of course - lots and lots of chocolate candy. While those of us in the United States enjoy the explosion of chocolate treats around the holiday, the reality behind how cocoa, one of chocolate’s main ingredients, is produced is far from enjoyable. -
Five Reasons Why Fair Trade Fashion Matters
When it comes to fair trade, customers often think of coffee, chocolate, and bananas - not clothing. Clothing is a multi-trillion dollar global industry with vast networks of complex supply chains. In the United States, clothing consumption has doubled over the past 15 years. We wear each piece less often and dispose of them more quickly. But the fair trade system effectively addresses the apparel industry’s pressing concerns and shortcomings.
Here are five ways fair trade fashion makes a positive impact:
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Easy Fair Trade Swap for Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July is an international campaign aimed at reducing single-use plastic waste and consumption, and with good reason. For those of us committed to fair trade and building a socially, economically, and environmentally just future, reducing our plastic consumption is one important way to make that future happen in the present.
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Fair Trade LA's Summer Reading List
Summer is here and with its arrival comes long-awaited vacations, in-person hugs, and a tentative return to normal life. Whether opting for a stay-cation or cruising out of town, we’ve compiled a list of essential Fair Trade reads to last you through your summer outings (and beyond).
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